discriminating

• Qualifie une personne capable de faire des distinctions fines, notamment en matière de goût, de qualité ou de jugement ; qui fait preuve de discernement et de sélectivité.

Describes someone who is able to make fine distinctions, especially in matters of taste, quality, or judgment.

1. Showing refined tasteC1formal

   Demonstrating careful judgment and discernment, especially in matters of taste, style, or quality.

   Ayant du discernement

   • The restaurant is popular among discriminating diners who appreciate fine cuisine.
   • She has a discriminating eye for vintage furniture.
   • Only a discriminating collector would notice the subtle differences in the paintings.

   Synonymesastutecultivateddiscerninginsightfuljudiciousparticularperceptiverefinedselectivetasteful

   Antonymesindiscriminateuncriticalundiscerningundiscriminating

2. Able to distinguish fine detailsC1formal

   Having or demonstrating the ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions between similar things.

   Capable de discerner les détails fins

   • A discriminating reader can detect the author's subtle use of irony.
   • The critic is known for her discriminating analysis of film techniques.
   • His discriminating mind allowed him to identify the flaws in the argument.

   Synonymesacuteastutediscerninginsightfuljudiciouskeenperceptiveperspicaciousrefinedsharpshrewdsubtle

   Antonymesindiscriminateinsensitiveobtuseundiscerningundiscriminating

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de reconnaître une différence ou une distinction entre des choses, ou de traiter quelqu'un de manière injuste sur la base de caractéristiques de groupe.

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing a distinction or difference between things, or treating someone unfairly based on group characteristics.

1. Recognize a differenceB2formal

   To recognize or perceive a difference between two or more things.

   Distinguer

   • It is important to discriminate between facts and opinions.
   • She can discriminate subtle differences in wine flavors.
   • The test measures the ability to discriminate colors.

   Synonymesdifferentiatediscerndistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antonymesconflateconfuseequate

2. Treat unfairlyB2formal

   To treat a person or group unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

   Discriminer (traiter injustement)

   • It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their religion.
   • The company was sued for discriminating against older workers.
   • We must not discriminate based on gender in hiring practices.

   Synonymesbiasdisfavorprejudice